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Unigroup Transporters Limited v Mwasame (Civil Appeal E088 of 2021) [2024] KECA 567 (KLR) (24 May 2024) (Judgment)

[2024] KECA 567 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
567
Citation
[2024] KECA 567 (KLR)
Decided
24 May 2024
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Typecivil appealPostureappeal from a ruling and order of the Employment and Labour Relations Court of KenyaCoramB. Ongaya, Byram Ongaya, GV ODUNGA, Madan, Visram
Holding

The appeal is dismissed with costs.

Facts

The respondent filed a claim against the appellant in the Chief Magistrate's Court at Mombasa regarding terminal dues arising from unfair termination of employment. The claim was undefended, and the Chief Magistrate ordered the appellant to pay the respondent terminal benefits and compensation.

Issues

  1. whether the appellant exhibited due diligence in seeking review of the judgment
  2. the correctness of the learned Judge's finding regarding the appellant's lack of due diligence

Reasoning

The court agrees with the learned Judge's finding that the appellant did not exhibit due diligence in seeking review, and thus the court dismisses the appeal.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Orders accordingly
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